Cosmetic source applicator with multiple cartridges

ABSTRACT

A cosmetic source applicator is provided for the user to decorate the user&#39;s or other individual&#39;s skin. The cosmetic source applicator may be one or multiple containers (which may have the ability to attach together) that hold one or multiple cartridges. A cartridge may be constructed in one or multiple sizes, shapes and/or materials. The cartridge will hold, store, or be the cosmetic source. The cartridge will be used by the user to decorate the user&#39;s or other individual&#39;s skin. The Container will be able to attach to another container. This ability to attach will provide the user a greater length for an increased ease of use for hard to reach areas on the user&#39;s body. The ability for the cosmetic source applicator containers to store the cartridges before, during and after use allow for convenient storage and travel for the user. The universal cartridge fit for correlating container make it convenient for the user to be able to use, find and purchase cosmetic sources compatible with their cosmetic source applicator. Further, the cosmetic source applicator use of single-use cartridges, multi-use cartridges limit the cartridge&#39;s exposure to bacteria and other environmental germs.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

The invention relates to cosmetic applicators, and more particularly toa cosmetic source applicator with multiple universal cartridges.

A significant number of individuals frequently use cosmetic sources, asdefined in claim 13, and cosmetic source applicators, as defined inclaim 1, on a regular basis. These cosmetic sources are typically storedoutside of their original packaging and/or in containers (i.e. jars,sticks, bottles, tubes, loofas, or reservoirs, cosmetic applicators) onshelves, countertops, sink-tops, cabinets, bathtub/shower floors orledges. These cosmetic source applicators are typically manufactured indifferent materials, shapes, sizes and purposes, making it difficult tolearn how to properly and comfortably apply the cosmetic source.Further, it makes it difficult for the user to benefit from convenientlybeing able use their own cosmetic source applicator to apply their owncosmetic sources when traveling and/or away from their place ofresidence.

These cosmetic sources and cosmetic source applicators are typicallysold in a multiple-use amount (more than one application) without auniversal method of application. This is often inconvenient as the usermust keep the cosmetic source clean over a multiple-use period of time,and repurchase a multiple-use cosmetic source, and /or cosmetic sourceapplicator during a need of only a single-use cosmetic source, and/orcosmetic source applicator. Also it is often inconvenient to have tostore the various cosmetic sources outside original packaging, and/or inmultiple containers, as defined above.

There exists a need for a convenient cosmetic source applicator withmultiple universal cartridges.

Convenience: The user will not have to purchase separate travel sizecosmetic sources, or invest in a product that lasts longer than neededor desired. Each cartridge will have, or be, a cosmetic source, desiredby the user, which will allow for a single-use application and finishingof the cosmetic source, and then be recycled, disposed of appropriately,or washed and reused.

Further, the user will have the option of using a cartridge with thedesired cosmetic source, or be the cosmetic source in a multiple-useapplication and finalization of the cosmetic source, then stored in thecontainer, until next use. Further reason for convenience is that thesingle-use cartridge will not require the user to clean or take care ofanything after use, other than recycling, or proper disposal of the usedcartridge, while the container is kept for future use. Multiple-usecartridges, allow the user to not worry about storage of the unusedcosmetic source, due to the cartridge being stored in the containeruntil use has been exhausted.

The cosmetic source applicator will allow for the user to have onemethod of application, which is convenient when traveling, familiarityof method of application, and confidence in expected experience of use.

Lastly, there is an option of a cartridge which will allow for the userto put their own cosmetic source of choice into the cartridge for asingle-use, or multiple-use application and finalization of theircosmetic source(s).

Variety: the cartridge will vary in as many varieties of cosmeticsources that are, but not limited to, claim 13 cosmetic sources. Thecartridge will be single-use or multiple-use sizes. There will bevarious shapes that benefit the cosmetic source applicator's efficiencyand effectiveness of application and finalization of cosmetic source(s).It is believed that skincare products desired by the user will be ableto be held by the cartridge or be a cartridge, as defined in claim 1.

Organization: the cosmetic source applicator allows for the user to havemost desired skincare products stored in a way which promotes at leastone of the following: sterilization, cleanliness, shelf space, travelkits and storage kits.

Reasonableness: investment in the cosmetic source applicator will beless costly than purchasing the same and/or similar cosmetic sourceindividually. The container will only need to be purchased one-time forperpetual use. The cartridge will be purchased in amounts that aresingle-use or multiple-use, which best fit the user's preference, andthen be recycled or washed for further use. Therefore, investing in thecosmetic source applicator for cosmetic source application andfinalization is more economic than other ways of purchasing and usingsimilar/same cosmetic source(s). Further, the cosmetic source applicatorwill promote a clean and ergonomic method of application andfinalization of cosmetic source(s), which allow for the use of thecosmetic source(s) in a way that prevents germs (bacteria) fromcollecting on the skincare product, or other cosmetic sources.

Lastly, the cosmetic source applicator will allow for users to treattheir skin or other individual's skin with products that would otherwisecost significantly more due to unique packaging costs, and multiple-usecosmetic source purchases that will become obsolete over the period oftime needed to consume the product due to bacteria, becoming misplaced,and/or stolen.

BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

This summary is provided to introduce a selection of concepts in asimplified form that are further described below in the “DetailedDescription”. This summary is not intended to identify key features ofthe claimed subject matter, nor is it intended to be used as an aid indetermining the scope of the claimed subject matter.

In accordance with aspects of the present disclosure, a cosmetic sourceapplicator is provided for applying cosmetic source to a user's oranother individual's skin. The cosmetic source applicator includes acontainer, cartridge and cosmetic source.

In some embodiments of the cosmetic source applicator, the container canbe attached to another container.

In some embodiments of the cosmetic source applicator, the container canbe made of multiple materials, such as elastomeric polymer material orwood.

In some embodiments of the cosmetic source applicator, the cartridge canbe made of multiple materials, such as elastomeric polymer, and be inmultiple shapes and sizes, with multiple methods that allow the cosmeticsource to be held within, or on the surface of the cartridge.

In accordance with the aspects of the present disclosure, a system isprovided for applying and finishing cosmetic sources. The system caninclude a container, cartridge and cosmetic source.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE SEVERAL VIEWS OF THE DRAWING

The foregoing aspects and many of the attendant advantages of thisinvention will become more readily appreciated as the same become betterunderstood by reference to the following detailed description, whentaken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, wherein:

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of one example of a cosmetic sourceapplicator container and cartridge in accordance with aspects of thepresent disclosure;

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of another example of a cosmetic sourceapplicator container and cartridge in accordance with aspects of thepresent disclosure;

FIG. 3 is a diagram of components of FIG. 1, a cosmetic sourceapplicator container and cartridge in accordance with aspects of thepresent disclosure;

FIG. 4 is a diagram of components of FIG. 2, a cosmetic sourceapplicator container and cartridge in accordance with aspects of thepresent disclosure;

FIG. 5 is a side view of FIG. 1 a cosmetic source applicator containerand cartridge in accordance with aspects of the present disclosure;

FIG. 6 is a side view of FIG. 2 a cosmetic source applicator containerand cartridge in accordance with aspects of the present disclosure;

FIG. 7 is perspective views of a cosmetic source applicator cartridgeinserted and held by the container of FIG. 1.

FIG. 8 is perspective views of a cosmetic source applicator cartridgeinserted and held by the container of FIG. 2;

FIG. 9 is perspective views of a cosmetic source applicator container ofFIG. 1 attached to a cosmetic source applicator container of FIG. 2.

FIG. 10 is perspective views of a FIG. 7 attached to FIG. 8;

FIG. 11 is perspective views of an example of a cosmetic source insertedand held by the cartridge of FIG. 1;

FIG. 12 is perspective views of an example of a cosmetic source insertedand held by the cartridge of FIG. 2;

FIG. 13 is perspective views of FIG. 11 inserted and held by thecontainer of FIG. 1;

FIG. 14 is perspective views of FIG. 12 inserted and held by thecontainer of FIG. 2;

FIG. 15 is perspective views of FIG. 2 container inserted into FIG. 1container;

FIG. 16 is perspective views of FIG. 11 cartridge inserted into FIG. 1container.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

The detailed description set forth below in connection with the appendeddrawings where like numerals reference like elements is intended as adescription of various embodiments of the disclosed subject matter andis not intended to represent the only embodiments. Each embodimentdescribed in this disclosure is provided merely as an example orillustration and should not be construed as preferred or advantageousover other embodiments. The illustrative examples provided herein arenot intended to be exhaustive or to limit the claimed subject matter tothe precise forms disclosed.

The following discussion provides examples of systems, apparatuses,and/or methods for applying cosmetic sources. The examples describedherein provide cosmetic source applicator containers suitable for usewith cosmetic source applicator cartridges. In some examples describedherein, the container can be ergonomically advantageous for use on thebody. In other examples described herein, the container can beergonomically advantageous for use on the face.

In examples set forth herein, the containers of the cosmetic sourceapplicator can hold cartridges of various types of cosmetic sources. Inother examples set forth herein, the containers of the cosmetic sourceapplicator can hold cartridges that are cosmetic sources.

In examples set forth herein, the cosmetic source applicator containerscan be attached together in accordance with aspects of presentdisclosure.

In the following description, numerous specific details are set forth inorder to provide a thorough understanding of one or more embodiments ofthe present disclosure. It will be apparent to one skilled in the art,however, that many embodiments of the present disclosure may bepracticed without some or all of the specific details. In someinstances, well-known process steps have not been described in detail inorder not to unnecessarily obscure various aspects of the presentdisclosure. Further, it will be appreciated that embodiments of thepresent disclosure may employ any combination of features describedherein.

Moving now to FIG. 1, there is shown one example of a cosmetic sourceapplicator container, generally designated 100, formed in accordancewith aspects of the present disclosure. The cosmetic source applicatorcontainer 100 is suitable for use with a cosmetic source applicatorcartridge, such as cartridge 101. Cartridge 101 can be inserted into,and removed from container 100, as depicted in FIG. 7. The cartridge canhave cosmetic sources as depicted in FIG. 11, generally designated ascartridge 102. Cartridge 102 inserted into container 100 can be used todecorate the skin of the user or other individual. There can be varioussizes, shapes, materials, and designs of cartridges that hold varioustypes of cosmetic sources, in accordance with aspects of the presentdisclosure.

Moving now to FIG. 2, there is shown one example of a cosmetic sourceapplicator container, generally designated 200, formed in accordancewith aspects of the present disclosure. The cosmetic source applicatorcontainer 200 is suitable for use with a cosmetic source applicatorcartridge, such as cartridge 201. Cartridge 201 can be inserted into,and removed from container 200, as depicted in FIG. 8. The cartridge canhave cosmetic sources as depicted in FIG. 12, generally designated ascartridge 202. Cartridge 202 inserted into container 200 can be used todecorate the skin of the user and/or other individual. There can bevarious sizes, shapes, materials, and designs of cartridges that holdvarious types of cosmetic sources, in accordance with aspects of thepresent disclosure.

FIG. 3 is a diagram of the components of FIG. 1. These components are asfollows: 100A Top View of 100; 100B Bottom View of 100; 101A Top View of101; 101B Bottom View of 101; 100C Back View 100; 100D Front Upside DownView of 100; 101C Front View 101; 101D Back View 101; 01A Top View ofTab for removal of 101 from 100; 01B Bottom View of Tab for removal of101 from 100; 02A Bottom view of bumpers to prevent 101 from insertingtoo far; 001A Back View of opening to allow for 101 to be removed by useof 01 (as depicted in FIG. 3 as 01A and 01B)—001B is the Front UpsideDown View of the opening to allow for removal of 101 via 01; 002A & 002Bare views of the opening to allow for the user to push out 101; 003 arethe openings in 101 that allow for the cosmetic source to be held by 101and become 102; 04 is the opening that allows 12, 13 of 201 (as depictedin FIG. 4) to be inserted to attach as indicated in FIG. 9 & FIG. 10;004A & 004B are the Top and Bottom Views, respectively, of the openingthat allows for the back of 201 to be inserted and held in place whennot in use.

FIG. 4 is a diagram of the components of FIG. 2. These components are asfollows: 200A Front View of 200; 200B Back View of 200; 201A Bottom Viewof 201; 201B Top View of 201; 200C Bottom View 200; 200D Top View of200; 11A Top View of Tab for removal of 201 from 200; 11B Bottom View ofTab for removal of 201 from 200; 14 Front view of bumpers to prevent 201from inserting too far; 0001 Bottom View of opening to allow for 201 tobe removed by use of 11 (as depicted in FIG. 4 as 11A and 11B); 0002 isthe Front View of the opening to allow for the user to push out 201;0003 are the openings in 201 that allow for the cosmetic source to beheld by 201 and become 202; 12A & 13A are Back Side Views (12B & 13B areBottom and Top Views, Respectively) of the ball joints that allow 201 tobe held in place when inserted into 004 (as depicted in FIG. 3) to beinserted to attach as indicated in FIG. 9 & FIG. 10.

Also, with respect to FIG. 11 and FIG. 12, there is shown two examplesof cartridges which can be disposed of, recycled, or reused (dishwashersafe, and microwaveable). Further, the cartridge can be the actualcosmetic source, or hold the cosmetic source in a way which is depictedconsistent with the present disclosure. Moreover, the cartridge can comein a single-use, or multiple-use. The cartridge material could be ofmany different substances in accordance with aspects of the presentdisclosure.

Also, with respect to FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, each display an example of acosmetic source applicator container, each of which various materials,in accordance with aspects of the present disclosure, can be used tomake each container. Further, as depicted in FIG. 15, the container ofFIG. 2 can be inserted into the container of FIG. 1, at opening 005(FIG. 3) when not being used. This will allow for a neat, efficient, andeffective way of storing the containers, when not being used or betweenuses.

With respect to FIG. 16, Cartridge 102 can be inserted and stored incontainer 100 when not being used, or in between use. This allows for aneat, efficient, and effective way of storing container 100 andcartridge 102, when not being used, or between uses.

With respect to FIG. 11, Cartridge 102 can have any have any cosmeticsource inserted, or attached for use on the skin, in accordance withaspects of the present disclosure.

With respect to FIG. 12, Cartridge 202 can have any have any cosmeticsource inserted, or attached for use on the skin, in accordance withaspects of the present disclosure.

With respect to FIG. 3, Opening 001 and 002 allow for the user to removeCartridge 101, or Cartridge 102. Opening 003 allow for the cosmeticsource to be inserted and held in Cartridge 101, which results inCartridge 102. Opening 004 allows for the bottom end of Container 200(per FIG. 4) to be inserted (see FIG. 9 and FIG. 10), and removed asdesired by the user.

With respect to FIG. 4, Opening 0001 and 0002 allow for the user toremove Cartridge 201, or Cartridge 202. Opening 0003 allow for thecosmetic source to be inserted and held in Cartridge 201, which resultsin Cartridge 202.

The methods described above can be carried out to apply a cosmeticsource to a user's or other individual's skin, and to finish thecosmetic source on the user's or other individual's skin. However, anytype of cosmetic source, such as other personal care sources, can beused as part of the method disclosed above.

It should be noted that for purposes of this disclosure, terminologyused for directional, location or movement purposes should be construedas descriptive and not limiting the scope of the claimed subject matter.Further, the use of “including”, “comprising”, “has”, or “having” andvariations thereof herein is meant to encompass the items listedthereafter and equivalents thereof as well as additional items. Unlesslimited otherwise, the terms, “attached”, “inserted” and variationsthereof herein are used broadly and encompass direct and indirectconnections, attachments, and inserts.

The principles, representative embodiments, and modes of operation ofthe present disclosure have been described in the foregoing description.However, aspects of the present disclosure which are intended to beprotected are not to be construed as limited to the particularembodiments disclosed. Further, the embodiments described herein are tobe regarded as illustrative rather than restrictive. It will beappreciated that variations and changes may be made by others, andequivalents employed, without departing from the spirit of the presentdisclosure. Accordingly, it is expressly intended that all suchvariations, changes, and equivalents fall within the spirit and scope ofthe present disclosure, as claimed.

The embodiments of the invention in which an exclusive property orprivilege is claimed are defined as follows:
 1. A Cosmetic sourceapplicator comprising of a container, and correlating cartridge. Thecorrelating cartridge is or holds the cosmetic source intended for useby the user to decorate the user's or other individual's skin.
 2. Thecosmetic source applicator of claim 1, wherein the container will hold acartridge intended for use on the body.
 3. The cosmetic sourceapplicator of claim 1, wherein the container will hold a cartridgeintended for use on the face.
 4. The cosmetic source applicator of claim1, wherein the container will hold a cartridge intended for use on thehand.
 5. The cosmetic source applicator of claim 1, wherein thecontainer will hold a cartridge intended for use on the foot.
 6. Thecosmetic source applicator of claim 1, wherein the container will hold acartridge intended for use on the scalp.
 7. The cosmetic sourceapplicator of claims 2 through 6, wherein the cartridge will hold thecosmetic source.
 8. The cosmetic source applicator of claim 7, whereinthe cosmetic source will be for single-use, or multiple-use.
 9. Thecosmetic source applicator of claim 1, wherein the container will be oneor more size, shape and design which all hold a correlating cartridge.10. The cosmetic source applicator of claim 9, wherein the container(s)will be one or more materials which can encounter water without losingintegrity.
 11. The cosmetic source applicator of claims 1, wherein thecartridge will be one or more sizes, shapes, materials, and designs. 12.The cosmetic source applicator of claim 11, wherein the cartridgematerial will be at least, but not limited to, one of the following:dishwasher safe, recyclable, microwave safe, and flexible.
 13. Thecosmetic source applicator of claim 1, wherein the cosmetic sourcecomprises at least one of the following: personal soap, personaldeodorant, makeup, makeup remover, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, skincare product (e.g. loofa, exfoliator, massager), or hair care product.14. A system for applying and finishing cosmetic sources, the systemcomprising the container and cartridge, in which the container holds thecartridge, in which the cartridge is or is holding the cosmetic sourceapplicator as defined, but not limited to claim
 13. The user will insertthe cartridge into the container then use the container, with thecartridge, to decorate the user's or another individual's skin.
 15. Asystem of claim 14, wherein the container further comprises the abilityto be attached or attach to another container, which are capable ofbeing used together.
 16. A system of claim 14, wherein the container mayhold more than one cartridge.
 17. A system of claim 14, wherein thecontainer has an opening to allow for the cartridge to be inserted, andan opening in which the cartridge allows for the cartridge to beremoved.
 18. A system of claim 14, wherein the cartridge may hold or beat least one of the cosmetic sources defined at claim
 13. 19. A systemof claim 14, wherein the cartridge may have a groove to aid in removalfrom the container
 20. A system of claim 14, wherein the cartridge willhave at least, but not limited to, one of the following designs toensure the cosmetic source, as defined in claim 13, will be combined,held with/by the cartridge: grooves in the surface, voided space in thesolid cartridge, bristle tips that insert into the cosmetic source,clothlike material (pouch) to hold the cosmetic source, Velcro, andclips.
 21. A system of claim 20, wherein the cartridge may be thecosmetic source.
 22. A Cosmetic source applicator comprising of acontainer, and correlating cartridge.
 23. The correlating cartridge isor holds the cosmetic source intended for use by the user to decoratethe user's or other individual's skin.